It would be fair to say that 2023 has provided plenty of uncertainty for investors. Stubbornly high inflation has meant interest rates have continued to rise, and the economic uncertainty created in part by the ongoing war in Ukraine has taken its toll on the stock market.
Research by Cancer Research UK provides a startling statistic, as it reveals that one in two Britons will develop cancer at some point in their life. While being diagnosed with a serious illness can be stressful enough, the stresses can be significantly increased by financial worries if the sickness means you’re unable to work.
News that food prices fell month-on-month for the first time in two years will be welcomed by many households across the UK. According to Sky News, food inflation, which measures the average cost of food over time, was 9.9% in September 2023, down from 11.5% the month before.
Helping children with their living costs at university is an unexpected surprise to many parents of students at the start of each term.
Households across the UK are likely to welcome news that the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could significantly reduce or potentially abolish Inheritance Tax (IHT). The news is particularly welcome after the government decided to freeze the nil-rate band (NRB), which is the amount you’re allowed to have in your estate before IHT is charged until 2028.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could be central to your financial welfare – but do you know what one is, or how to put an LPA in place? In a series of short articles, we will share some useful facts about Lasting Power of Attorney. This article discusses the important details about what an LPA actually is, who should get one, and how they can be put into place.
It might feel like the cost-of-living crisis has had us in its grip forever, but in fact it’s been two years since inflation began the upward trajectory that has seen our incomes squeezed and our saving ability squashed.
When the Marriage Allowance was announced in April 2015, the government boasted that some four million married couples and 15,000 civil partners would be able to benefit from it. The Marriage Allowance supports married couples across the country to mitigate their tax burdens – but not everyone who is eligible is taking advantage.
An important part of having a mortgage is ensuring it's protected in case of unexpected events. While life insurance may cover outstanding payments, there are other costs to consider such as council tax and utility bills.
